The last time our area experienced a hurricane was Hurricane Gloria in 1985 and TS Floyd in 1999.
For Irene we had enough food, water and ways to cook, and a communications system all in place ahead of time in case we lost power for any length of time until power was restored.

FTA: "... In the middle of a presidential campaign, Hurricane Sandy has put Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on the sidelines, reminding us how much we count on mayors and governors to protect us, to rescue us and to keep our streets, buses, subways, airports and commuter rails running. After a season of debates about the deficit, taxes and health care, Americans have discovered that they cannot survive without government: to provide clean water, reliable transportation systems, and emergency services when floods, fires and power outages force them to abandon their homes.

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced five former New Orleans police officers to prison terms ranging from six to 65 years for the shootings of unarmed civilians in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, prosecutors said.

The ex-officers were convicted in August on a combined 25 counts of civil rights violations in the shootings, which occurred on the Danziger Bridge on September 4, 2005, six days after much of New Orleans went underwater when the powerful hurricane slammed into the Gulf Coast.

They think they can stop Dr. Who?!?!??!
No Back to The Future, Planet of the Apes, LOST, Land of the Lost, Star Trek, Hot Tube Time Machine, Wrinke In Time, Peggy Sue Got Married, Time Bandits, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, or Futurama

Do you feel like you have little time for hikes, family time, or other fun activities? Are American marriages falling apart because there is little time to spend nurturing them, since so many Americans spend so much time working? Do Americans have time to grow/cook organic foods to eat healthier? Maybe it is because Americans work the most. At what age are some Europeans retiring? Is there any hope of retirement at all for some Americans?

If there's one thing that working as undercover assassins and fighting terrorists in tall buildings has taught us, it's that everything worthy in life can be learned from movies. So if you're looking for love, there's nothing like sitting down with a bunch of romantic comedies and letting their sage lessons filter into your brain like music from a stereo held aloft by John Cusack.

Unfortunately, though, it's not quite that simple. When done in real life, many of the tricks used by onscreen singletons to successfully woo potential lovers can get you put away for a long time.

Real News @ http://RevolutionNews.US - Washington is now become paranoid and for a very good reason. They no longer work for the American people and not for the best interest of the republic. Congress has failed in keeping Obama's power in check. Not just in power restricting him in his war powers. Also on many fronts, we have seen an executive power grab on a scale never seen before. From the TSA to the FDA, Americans are now pissed off for very good reasons. We have been taken over by offshore banks and multi national corporations.

San Diego, California (CNN) -- As evidenced by media stories and public awareness campaigns, Americans have resolved to get tough on bullying. In that spirit, it's time to send a message to bullies with badges.

We need to tell police who prey on the vulnerable: "No more! When you pile on a suspect and beat him to death, we will treat you just like any other alleged criminal. We will arrest you and prosecute you. And if convicted, you will go to prison for a very long time. We will make an example out of you so that other police officers will think twice before abusing their power."